March 2024 - West Palm Beach Amateur Radio Group, Inc.

ONE WEEK TO GO! Save the Date – Monday, April 8th

March 31, 2024March 31, 2024 Michael M

Beyond this being the last solar eclipse in North America for the next 20 years, it provides an exceptional opportunity for every amateur radio operator to participate and contribute data points for this important event. The information we can provide will assist domestic and international scientists, and well over a dozen participating universities including MIT, Dartmouth, Rice, Penn State, Virginia Tech, Embry-Riddle, and others.

Here is the latest information from Ed Efchak, WX2R. Ed is the Public Information Officer for HamSci, and you can engage Ed directly with any questions you may have here – https://wpbarg.com/phpbb/viewtopic.php?p=1637#p1637

We Will Be Testing Saturday, April 6

March 31, 2024April 8, 2024 Michael M

Testing, Announcements

Now is the opportunity to sit for your technician or upgrade your current license.

We are accredited to administer all elements of the FCC Amateur Radio exams, and we do so every OTHER month, on the first Saturday of the month, at the Cox Science Center in West Palm Beach.

Testing begins at 10:00 a.m. When you get to the front door let them know you are here for the amateur radio exam and they will get you to our room. Below is an ARRL link on what to bring Saturday.

What to Bring – Click here

Any questions, register and post on our forms here – Click here
Walk-ins are welcome.

Cox Science Center
4801 Dreher Trail N, West Palm Beach, FL 33405

WPBARG 85th Anniversary Event

March 26, 2024April 1, 2024 Michael M

Events, Announcements

The West Palm Beach Amateur Radio Group will be hosting our 85th Anniversary on April 27, 2024 at the STEM Center, Cox Science Center.

HURRICANE PREPAREDNESS and STAYING SAFE DURING A HURRICANE

COME AND SEE AMATEUR RADIO OPERATORS IN ACTION

JOIN US OPERATING REMOTE STATIONS

VISIT WITH A NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE

…AND MORE

Stay tuned for more information.

Saturday in the Park – March 30

March 23, 2024March 30, 2024 Michael M

Activities, Announcements

On March 30th, we will be having our monthly “Saturday in the Park.” Come join us!

Set-up starts at 10:00 a.m. Some folks like to get there a little earlier.

Directions can be found here – Saturday in The Park & Directions – WPBARG Forums

As always, everyone is invited… members, non-members, participants and observers, come one, come all!

Monthly Meeting – March 27

March 23, 2024May 8, 2024 Michael M

Announcements, Meetings

Our monthly meeting, held on the fourth Wednesday of the month, is Wednesday, March 27, 2024, at 7:00 p.m.

We will be discussing our upcoming activities, including Saturday in the Park on March 30, our 85th Anniversary being held at the Cox Science Center on April 27th, and Field Day in June. We’ve got some exciting stuff on the horizon!

We welcome everyone to our meetings and activities, members and non-members, whether licensed or not!

Location:
Cox Science Center and Aquarium
4801 Dreher Trail North, West Palm Beach, FL 33405
https://www.coxsciencecenter.org

Want to be involved in our organization or participate in our discussions? Join us here – https://wpbarg.com/phpbb/

Southeast Florida Repeater Network

March 15, 2024March 15, 2024 Michael M

Announcements

Bob, W2GGI, is the owner/operator of this system, which, in addition to recreational use, provides a valuable resource for emergency communications in the South Florida area, and we are pleased to announce that the West Palm Beach Amateur Radio Group talkgroup 3135592 is now included on this seasoned system.

Beginning on April 4, 2024, Bob will be hosting a Net on the 31124 talkgroup every Thursday at 2000 hours. This is the Brandmeister Southeast Florida talkgroup, and all licensed amateur radio operators are welcome.

More information on the W2GGI network can be found here – http://w2ggi.com/